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Summary: If you're on the run while travelling Route 66, want to get your park passport stamped, and actually see something of what the national monument is all about, you can run along these paths and then hie thee to the Petrified Forest or the Grand Canyon. The trail takes you along the canyon rim through a Juniper Woodland. At two points on the way out, you can pause to peer at Sinagua cliff dwellings in the overhangs. On your way back, veer right to see a pit house and a pueblo. Signs along the way tell you about how the Sinagua made a living on this usually dry land. Once you have done your reading and your obligatory sight-seeing, you can move on. Trailhead: From Flagstaff: Take Interstate 40 east to exit 204. Proceed south to the visitor center parking lot. The trail begins just outside the visitor center, to the left of the main door. (Lat:35.17172 Lon:-111.50928) Trail Guides for Rim Trail, Walnut Canyon NM: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Walnut Canyon National Monument (928) 526-3367 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joel Sax, who has posted 51 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by leetl on 5/13/2008 Very easy, short, and it appears to be handicap-accessible. Would have hiked the Island Trail, but that's closed due to a rock slide. Very nice views, but very windy when we were there. Nice place to stretch your legs after a long drive. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Arizona Hiking, Arizona Trails, Arizona Hikes, Coconino County Hiking, Coconino County Trails, Coconino County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
